# Quantitative Researcher

[Point72](https://www.jorb.ai/firms/point72.md) · Hong Kong · [Hedge Fund & Quant](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/hedge-fund-quant.md)

Point72 is hiring a Quantitative Researcher in Hong Kong. Posted 2025-07-29; applications close 2025-09-27.

**Apply**: https://boards.greenhouse.io/point72/jobs/7297683002?gh_jid=7297683002

Posted 8mo ago.

## Role details

## About Cubist

Cubist Systematic Strategies, an affiliate of Point72, deploys systematic, computer-driven trading strategies across multiple liquid asset classes, including equities, futures, and foreign exchange. Our core effort is rigorous research into a wide range of market anomalies, supported by unparalleled access to diverse publicly available data sources.

## Job Description

  
- Independently conduct quantitative finance research focusing on statistical and predictive models.
  
- Manage all aspects of the research process, including methodology selection, data collection and analysis, prototyping, backtesting, and performance monitoring.
  
- Evaluate new datasets for alpha potential.
  
- Implement models in C++, Python, and Q.
  
- Monitor the daily trading process.
  
- Enhance and improve the trading system.

## Desirable Candidates

  
- MSc or PhD in finance, computer science, mathematics, physics, engineering, or another quantitative discipline.
  
- 0-3 years of experience in a quantitative research role.
  
- Strong programming skills.
  
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
  
- Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research using large data sets.
  
- Detail-oriented.
  
- Willingness to take ownership of work, working both independently and collaboratively within a team.

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